Rove R2-4K Dash Cam Built in WiFi GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder-Complete Features/Instruction Manaul

Rove R2-4K Dash Cam Built-in WiFi GPS Car Dashboard Camera Recorder

Specifications

• CHIPSET / SENSOR : NOVATEK 96660 / SONY IMX335
• LCD SCREEN: 2.4 Inch TN
• LENS: 150° A+ Ultra HD Wide Angle
• LENS APERTURE: F 1.8
• GPS : Built-in GPS Geo-Tagging Support
• WIFI: Built-in
• PHOTO / VIDEO FORMAT : JPEG / MP4
• MEMORY CARD: TF Card Class 10, U3 Speed, Max Support 512 GB
• POWER INTERFACE: 5V, 1.5A
• Working Humidity: 10 – 90%

This product is a leading ultra HD digital vehicle black box recorder. It is a sensor for excellent low light sensitivity and high dynamic range which allows you to record continuous high-quality video playbacks and brings phenomenal 4k ultra-HD resolution videos even at night without the need for infrared sensors. It has superior night vision technology which captures superb video under all low-light conditions. It has advanced built-in wi-fi, built-in GPS, g-sensor, emergency video lock button, audio recording, loop cycle recording, motion detection, distortion correction, 180-degree auto video rotation, wide dynamic range, parking mode, 24-hr auto-trigger parking mode and HDMI output. When compared to most cameras, this exclusive product design provides an elegant appearance, packed with top rated unique features, records superb unbeatable videos and is very easy to use.

What’s in the box

• 3600 Rotational Suction Mount
• 3600 Rotational 3M Sticky Mount
• Electrostatic Film For 3M Sticky Mount
• 12FT Mini-USB Car Charging Cable
• 5FT Mini-USB Data Cable
• 5X Cable Hiding Clip & Car Wire Trim Tool
• ROVE Dual USB Car Charger
• Quick Start Guide
• User Manual

Features

How to Install

• Make sure to always keep the camera plugged into power because the camera’s internal battery is NOT intended to last more than 3-5 minutes depending on the video resolution you choose.
• You will need to insert a memory card before you can start Please insert only a brand name Class-10, U3 or higher speed Micro-SD card up to 512 GB max for reliable operation.
• Before first time use, you MUST format the memory card in the camera to prevent any errors and for smooth operation.
• ROVE R2-4K Car dashcam is programmed to turn ON and START RECORDING automatically when it receives power, and STOPS RECORDING and turns OFF automatically when power gets disconnected within 4-5 seconds. (i.e., when you start /stop your car)

Setting Date & Time 

• Please set the correct date and time based on your location under the TIME ZONE SETTING by going to camera’s system settings menu.
• You can also connect ROVE R2-4K Car Dashcam to your smart phone directly by using built-in Wi-Fi feature.

Controls

How to install in car

• The camera comes with the default settings which allows you to start using your camera right out of the box without changing any settings.
• Make sure to format the memory card before first-time use.
• Make sure that the camera’s view is not obstructed by any window tint or any other objects.
• If your vehicle has side curtain airbags please be very careful when running any cables along your vehicle windows. Ensure you are not running Cable past any of the airbags as this can prevent the airbags from deploying.

Installation Position

• Most people will install their R2-4K next to the rearview mirror and opposite side from the drive. First, Stop the engine where there is some light and in a safe place, and then remove the key.
• Make sure to clean your windshield from the dust particles and an evaporated grease from the dashboard surface.
• Attach the ROVE R2-4K with the suction mount. Set the camera lens to point forward to the center when installing
• To Lock The Suction Mount: Press & hold it tight towards the windshield to remove any air between the suction mount and the While pressing & holding towards the windshield, turn the LOCKING Knob towards CLOCKWISE to LOCK in place.
• Use the power cord to connect the USB Port of the product to the car’s cigarette lighter socket.
• Use the cable clip to organize and hide the power cord so that it doesn’t interfere with the driver’s vision
• Adjust the angle of the camera.
• Start the engine and check if the product works properly.

Charging

• Car charger connects to the car cigarette lighter.
• Do NOT connect the camera to PC for Charging. Instead use the 110V wall outlet.
• The device will start up Automatically and record as soon as power supply, and the device will save the last video file and power off automatically after cutting the power supply.
• TURNING YOUR CAMERA ON/OFF

AUTO POWER ON/OFF

• Auto Power ON: ROVE R2-4K Dash Cam is designed to turn ON and start recording automatically when it receives power. e. when the car engine is started.
• Auto Power OFF: The camera is also pre-configured to turn itself OFF automatically within few seconds when the power gets disconnected, i.e. when the car key is turned to LOCK position.

Manually power ON/OFF

• To manually turn ON: Press the power button once.
• To manually turn OFF: Press and hold the power button for at least 2-3 seconds

Status Icon

LED LIGHT INDICATOR

• BLINKING RED LED – Recording Video
• SOLID RED LED – Not Recording Video
• NO RED LED – Camera is Turned OFF
• SOLID GREEN LED – Internal Battery Charging\
• NO GREEN LED – Internal battery fully charged

Installing and Removing SD card

TO INSTALL

• Make sure the camera is turned OFF First. Then align the GOLD CONTACTS facing towards the front of the camera (Lens Side).
• Then insert the memory card half way in. Then use the finger nail or a paper clip to push the card all the way inward until it clicks and locks in place.
• If you experience camera FREEZING or LAGGING or STOPS Recording after few seconds. Then It is the issue of the MEMORY CARD.
• ROVE R2-4K Dash Camera is High Bit-Rate 4K Video recording device. Which requires High Speed Rating SPECIFIC Micro-SD Cards.

TO REMOVE
To remove the MicroSD card, gently push its edge inward until it clicks, and then pops out, then simply pull it out of the slot.

Formatting SD card

• Press “OK” to STOP video recording first or to clear the error If you have any on the screen.
• Please press the “Menu” button once to enter the video settings.
• Press the “Menu” button again to switch to the System Settings.
• Then press the button to scroll down until you see FORMAT >> Then press the button to enter format >> then press the button to highlight the FORMAT >> Then press the “OK” button to confirm to format the memory card (The formatting process will be super quick. Now press the “MENU” button to exit the settings).
• Press the “OK” button to make sure your Memory card is

Time Zone Setting

• You can choose date and time of your choice manually, go to System Settings > Date/Time and select the date and time of your choice.
• You can also set the GMT/UTC time-zone value instead, so the camera will set the date and time based on the GMT/UTC value selection when it receives the GPS signal lock Automatically.

Pairing your R2-4K with your Smart Phone using WIFI

• Search for “ROVE” in App Store or Google Play Store to find the App and then download and install it on your phone
• Turn the WiFi ON from the R2-4K’s Settings
• TURN ON WiFi FROM THE CAMERA: Long press the EMERGENCY LOCK BUTTON for 2-seconds to turn the WiFi Mode On from the
• CONNECT WiFi: Now Simply join the ROVE R2-4K WiFi by going into your iPhone or Android phone’s Settings > WiFi > ROVE R2-4K WiFi. Then Enter the default password: Then JOIN the network.
• NOW OPEN THE ROVE APP: Once your camera is connected to ROVE WiFi successfully and when you open the ROVE App, the camera will sync automatically. You should see the live video feed from the camera on the ROVE APP. Then keep exploring the APP from here on.

Pair with smartphone

FOR ANDROID

There is one extra step you will have to take for the first time. Once you connect to ROVE R2-4K WIFI, it will say “No Internet”. Which is fine. Wait about 10-15 seconds until you see the below pop up or notification. You just have to tap on the pop-up notification that will show up in few seconds to select that you still want to stay connected even though there is NO Internet. Once you select this OK, you are set to go.

Pair with SmartPhone

Camera Modes

There are three camera modes:

• VIDEO MODE
• PHOTO MODE
• PLAYBACK MODE

For Switch Mode
Press & Hold the “MENU” button for 2-seconds.

IN VIDEO MODE

Video mode lets you record live videos and store them on the installed Micro SD card.

• Press the “OK” button to Start/Stop video recording manually.
• Press the “Power Button” button Once to take a snapshot.
• Press to Turn Off/On LCD.
• Press the “Menu” button to enter Video Setting.
• Press while the video is being recorded to manually lock the video, so it will not get deleted by loop cycle function.
• Press & hold **to turn ON WiFi.**

IN PHOTO MODE

Photo mode lets you take a snapshot.

While in the Photo Mode:

• Press the OK button to take a snapshot
• Press to ZOOM IN
• Press to ZOOM OUT
• Press “MENU” button to enter Photo Mode’s Menu Settings
• Press & Hold **to turn ON/OFF WiFi**

IN PLAYBACK MODE:

Playback mode lets you play your Video file or photos. It can even let you delete or lock any videos while viewing it

• Press “OK” button to Play/Pause Video.
• Press to scroll to Previous ( < ) video file.
• Press to scroll to Next ( > ) video file.
• While Video is being played, press button to FF Video playback up to 8x.
• While Video is being played, press to REVERSE FF Video playback up to -8x.
• Press” MENU” button to enter Playback Setting Menu.
  • Press & Hold  **to turn ON/OFF WIFI.**

How to access your videos

There are 3 different way you can access your videos

Directly on the camera by switching to the playback mode

You can do this by pressing and holding the M button for two seconds so it will switch from video mode to Photo mode

• Then Press and hold the M’ button again to switch from Photo mode to Playback mode.
• Use the on-screen navigation button and use the u button to scroll your videos.
• Press “OK” to play video

On MAC/PC

• To play on your PC/Mac, simply connect the camera using included short USB Data cable and choose the Connect as USB Flash Drive on the camera when this message pops up.

• Then find the added memory card drive on your computer and then simply double click on the video to play them.
• Then simply go to MY PC or Folder, then look for the added flash You should be able to see drive “D” or “E” or other name depending on the pre-installed hard drives.
• Once you find the added flash drive, double click in it, then you will see the R2-4K folder where you will find your unlocked videos.
• You will also see a folder named “RO” which means read-only, where you will see your locked videos.

On Smart Phone

• To play on Smart Phone, simply turn on WiFi first from the camera,
• then connect the ROVE R2-4K WiFi by entering the default password “12345678”
• Once connected, simply open the correct ROVE APP for your Please note that ROVE R2-4K model uses “ROVE” App only.
• So, make sure you are using the correct App for the correct model that you have

Parking Mode

This feature is designed to work when camera is SHAKEN during Hit-&-Run event while your car is parked. When someone hits your car and shaking is detected based on your G-sensor setting, the camera Will turn ON automatically > then START recording for 1-min on internal battery > then lock that video file safely so it does NOT get deleted by loop cycle function & turns itself OFF automatically.

Reset the Camera

RESETTING THE CAMERA

Reset the Hardware/Camera:
Press the RESET Button at the bottom of the camera once. If the camera is freezing or stuck where no buttons will respond, then please press the RESET button only ONCE at the bottom of the camera with a paper clip or tip of the pen while it is turned ON. This will restart the camera.

Se tti ng Firmware/Camera to the default se tti ngs

• If you get stuck with any settings and if you would like the camera’s all settings to set back to the factory default settings, then simply go to System Settings > and then scroll down until you see the DEFAULT settings then set them to default settings to reset all the settings.

Frequently Asked Qestions

• Is the Range Rover camera capable of recording?
  The Land Rover dash cam takes footage of driving events and incidents and is meant to blend in with the interior and electrical system of your car. The dash cam has full HD front and rear video cameras to capture and record driving incidents. It was designed with low battery consumption in mind for extended use.

• Is a dash cam required to use GPS?
  While GPS is not required in a dash cam, it might assist you in providing vital information when sharing film with the police or an insurance provider. It will identify speed limit signs and the speed you were driving before impact if you are seeking to claim that you were not at fault.

• What is the procedure for turning off the Rove dash cam?
  You may easily turn on/off the LCD screen when in video mode at any moment or while the video is being recorded by just pressing the DOWN button ONCE.

• What’s the best way to set up a dash cam?
  Smooth video requires a frame rate of 30fps or higher; 20fps or lower causes noticeable flicker or choppiness. When the car engine is turned off, a dashcam’s built-in battery allows time to save a video recording.

• What does WDR mean in a dash cam?
  Our ROVE R2-4K dashcam’s Wide Dynamic Range function allows you to record crisp and precise footage in contrasting environments. The Dashcam’s WDR allows it to process several brightness levels into a single improved image.

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